Nesa eSIM Data Plans for Uganda

Nesa does not provide an unlimited‑data eSIM in Uganda. Travelers can instead choose from the fixed data plans that are available, such as the 20GB plan valid for 30 days at $77.00 USD or the 10GB plan also valid for 30 days at $44.00 USD. Those plans offer high‑speed 5G connectivity and include tethering, and they may be a more cost‑effective choice unless you have very heavy data usage that would normally benefit from an unlimited option.

Nesa does not provide any eSIM plan for Uganda that includes a phone number or SMS capability. All of Nesa’s offerings in Uganda are data‑only plans, therefore travelers cannot receive or make conventional voice calls or receive text messages through a local number.

Travelers who need to communicate while on the move can still use VoIP services such as WhatsApp, Telegram or iMessage over the data connection. These applications allow voice calls and messaging without requiring a local phone number or SMS support.

Nesa offers a total of 18 distinct data plans in Uganda, split into 2 single‑country plans and 16 multi‑country plans. The single‑country plans provide fixed data amounts ranging from 1 GB to 20 GB, while the multi‑country options offer the same range but with coverage that extends beyond Uganda, making them suitable for travelers moving between several African destinations. Prices for these plans span from about $6.50 up to $115.00, and validity periods vary from 7 to 365 days. In addition, many of the plans allow tethering, giving flexibility for device sharing.